Dell Inspiron 510M Owner's Manual page 85

4 Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE:
If you cannot see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's
power button to begin the Dell Diagnostics. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System
Assessment.
If you wait too long and the Microsoft
see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try
again.
5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press <Enter>.
The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system
board, keyboard, hard drive, and display.
• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.
• If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart
the computer, press <n>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the
component that failed, press <r>.
• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error
code(s) and contact Dell, before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics. For information
on Contacting Dell, see page 112.
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting
Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.
6 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard
drive.
7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the
option you want.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
®
Windows
Function
Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes
10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your
part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of
tracing the problem quickly.
Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically
takes an hour or more and requires you to answer
questions periodically.
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you
want to run.
®
logo appears, continue to wait until you
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